As we transition into fall this week, we leave summer behind. We are heavily into the swing of Kindergarten. Reading groups have started, we are becoming experts on the numbers up to five and we work hard at being a kind friend. Fall will be busy and fun, so hang on.
On Friday, we made self portraits with construction paper, glue and scissors. They wanted to use their crayons but I told them it was a no crayon assignment. We learned that just because something looks hard, doesn't mean that we shouldn't give it a try. They were very proud of their hard. Look at the happy faces (real and paper) from Room 115.
In Friday's binder, you received a status report of your child's knowledge of the word wall words (sight words) introduced to date. Here is a link for ideas to help with word wall word practice word wall word practice at home. I will test word wall words on Wednesday, October 10 for report cards. Remember word wall words must be read instantly (no hesitating) and accurately.
Friday's binder also had the results of your child's reading group test from Friday. Homework reading sheets come home everyday. Make sure you practice, practice and practice. Reading homework sheets do not need to be returned.
This week we will be investigating the letter "Mm" as in "monkey on a mountain." The sight words for the week are: five, go, so, no. To celebrate the letter Mm, we will have a Mickey/Minnie Mouse day on Friday, September 28. Bring any kind of item of Mickey or Minnie Mouse to school on Friday. Do not go out and purchase an item. Google Mickey/Minnie Mouse coloring sheets and print one out if you are in a bind. Do not let this assignment stress you. Items will return home on Friday.
In Math, we will finish comparing numbers up to five on Tuesday. Later in the week, we will begin representing, counting and writing numbers 6 to 9. Pull out that letter formation sheet from our small meeting and help your child at home with writing numerals. It is common for this age to see reversals in number writing. We are working on it in the classroom and with help at home, numeral writing will look like the conventional way. We are going to play lots of games to help us to recognize numbers/ number sets quickly. Check out the fun we had with dice.
Last week our poetry journal was full of rhyming words. We are becoming experts at rhyming. Be sure to return the journal on Monday and look for a new poem (actually it is going to be a song) in Friday's book bag.
Friday's binder will have the calendar pages we have worked with during the month of September. There will be a note attached as to how to talk to your child about the calendar pages at home. Calendar pages do not need to be returned to school.
Don't forget that Monday is our library day and Nancy's Italian Ice. Also, the Just Give campaign is in full force plus don't forget to send in our upcoming field trip form/payment. Thank you so much for supporting our school!
Classroom needs: dry erase markers (they were left off the supply list) and cap erasers.
There are so many things in our classroom to explore. One curious friend found a box of glasses one morning before school started. Funny glasses are so much fun to play with. What a happy way to start the day!
Email me with any questions or concerns you have. Thanks for supporting the learning of our classroom.
Upcoming Events:
9.27 Spirit Night at Chappy's
9.28 Bring a Mickey or a Minnie Mouse item to Room 115
9.28 Box Top collection day
10.4 Kindergarten Field Trip Alabama Nature Center/Lanark (Prattville)
10.11 Fall Picture Day
10.18 Blount Fall Festival
11.1 Just Give campaign ends
On Friday, we made self portraits with construction paper, glue and scissors. They wanted to use their crayons but I told them it was a no crayon assignment. We learned that just because something looks hard, doesn't mean that we shouldn't give it a try. They were very proud of their hard. Look at the happy faces (real and paper) from Room 115.
In Friday's binder, you received a status report of your child's knowledge of the word wall words (sight words) introduced to date. Here is a link for ideas to help with word wall word practice word wall word practice at home. I will test word wall words on Wednesday, October 10 for report cards. Remember word wall words must be read instantly (no hesitating) and accurately.
Friday's binder also had the results of your child's reading group test from Friday. Homework reading sheets come home everyday. Make sure you practice, practice and practice. Reading homework sheets do not need to be returned.
This week we will be investigating the letter "Mm" as in "monkey on a mountain." The sight words for the week are: five, go, so, no. To celebrate the letter Mm, we will have a Mickey/Minnie Mouse day on Friday, September 28. Bring any kind of item of Mickey or Minnie Mouse to school on Friday. Do not go out and purchase an item. Google Mickey/Minnie Mouse coloring sheets and print one out if you are in a bind. Do not let this assignment stress you. Items will return home on Friday.
In Math, we will finish comparing numbers up to five on Tuesday. Later in the week, we will begin representing, counting and writing numbers 6 to 9. Pull out that letter formation sheet from our small meeting and help your child at home with writing numerals. It is common for this age to see reversals in number writing. We are working on it in the classroom and with help at home, numeral writing will look like the conventional way. We are going to play lots of games to help us to recognize numbers/ number sets quickly. Check out the fun we had with dice.
Friday's binder will have the calendar pages we have worked with during the month of September. There will be a note attached as to how to talk to your child about the calendar pages at home. Calendar pages do not need to be returned to school.
Don't forget that Monday is our library day and Nancy's Italian Ice. Also, the Just Give campaign is in full force plus don't forget to send in our upcoming field trip form/payment. Thank you so much for supporting our school!
Classroom needs: dry erase markers (they were left off the supply list) and cap erasers.
There are so many things in our classroom to explore. One curious friend found a box of glasses one morning before school started. Funny glasses are so much fun to play with. What a happy way to start the day!
Email me with any questions or concerns you have. Thanks for supporting the learning of our classroom.
Upcoming Events:
9.27 Spirit Night at Chappy's
9.28 Bring a Mickey or a Minnie Mouse item to Room 115
9.28 Box Top collection day
10.4 Kindergarten Field Trip Alabama Nature Center/Lanark (Prattville)
10.11 Fall Picture Day
10.18 Blount Fall Festival
11.1 Just Give campaign ends
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